Latitude Legal is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3+ years of law firm experience to join a national law firm on a <strong>full-time, engagement (contract) basis</strong>. While this is a <strong>fully remote</strong> role, the candidate should be available to work West Coast hours for the firm's Southern California office.<br><br>Candidates must be able to handle all paralegal responsibilities within the litigation life cycle including assisting with filing of documents and drafting discovery and pleadings. Candidates must have experience handling California state and federal cases. Candidates must excel at working in a high energy environment with great attention to detail and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates must possess the demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Draft / review / file litigation documents including pleadings, case initiation documents, and discovery requests/responses.</li><li>Manage litigation calendars, ensuring accurate scheduling and deadline tracking in compliance with court rules.</li><li>Interact professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Maintain and organize case files using document management systems</li><li>Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and logistics.</li><li>Support e-discovery efforts using relevant platforms and tools.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements of the Litigation Paralegal (Remote and Full-Time Contract Position):<br><br></strong><ul><li>3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with demonstrated expertise in Federal and California Courts.</li><li>Strong understanding of court procedures and calendaring requirements across jurisdictions.</li><li>Proficiency in electronic filing systems (CM/ECF and California courts).</li><li>Experience with document management platforms (NetDocuments preferred).</li><li>Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and processes.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Outstanding references required<br><br></li></ul><strong>Position Details of the Civil Litigation Paralegal (Remote and Part-Time Contract Position)<br><br></strong><ul><li>Type of role: Contract</li><li>Schedule: Full-Time (up to 40 hours per week)</li><li>Location: Completely Remote (candidates can be located anywhere in the United States but must have experience handling California cases and available to work West Coast hours)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Compensation<br><br></strong><ul><li>Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position). </li><li>Benefits: In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Confidentiality <br><br></strong>Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.<br><br><strong>About Latitude<br><br></strong>Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.<br><br>Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.<br><br>Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.<br><br><strong>Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments <br><br></strong>Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.<br><br><strong>Our Specialty</strong>: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office.<br><br><strong>Permanent Positions <br><br></strong>Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.<br><br><strong>Faq<br><br></strong>Q: What other legal jobs do you have?<br><br>A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at: https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/<br><br>Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?<br><br>A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. 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